The right trail can put you on a new path.

Hiking

There may be no other place with the variety and ease of access to hiking trails you’ll find in North Carolina. Take an hourlong walk to a waterfall or a day hike in a state park. If you’re looking for more extreme adventure, plan a through-hike on the Appalachian Trail or trek the 1,000-mile Mountains-to-Sea Trail, which stretches from the Great Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks.